A study on UK arts and diversity has found a substantial barrier caused by class in the nation, Arts Professional notes. “Language, attitudes and the prevailing ‘excellence’ narrative in the arts can be seen as divisive in terms of engaging a broader audience in arts,” the report reads. Read More »

The Guardian has an interview this week with artist Nick Cave, as he opens a commanding show of new work and reflects on the violent landscape of modern America, and how work like his Soundsuits address some of these issues. “You are liberated: it hides gender, race, class – so you’re forced to look at something without judgment,” he says. “It’s about getting outside of yourself and surrendering to this other.” Read More »

The Swiss Institute has elected three new members to its board: Monique Burger, John Garcia, and Florian Gutzwiller, Artforum reports. “I am immensely grateful for the continuing support we have been receiving as we create the very first long-term home for SI after more than three decades,” says chair Maja Hoffmann. Read More »